The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 range of configurations is currently priced from $36,990.
Our most recent review of the 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Production Editor Jack Quick had this to say at the time: Forthing remains something of an unknown quantity in Australia, but this first look at the Taikon 5 on local roads is promising.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Jack Quick liked most about this particular version of the Forthing Taikon 5: Appealing price tag, Spare wheel in top-spec EV, Physical switchgear
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Forthing Taikon 5 2026 prices range from $36,990 for the basic trim level SUV Luxury Reev to $42,490 for the top of the range SUV Exclusive Bev.
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 is available five exterior paint colours – White, Black, Grey, Sandstone and Green.
Inside all versions have black synthetic leather upholstery.
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 comes with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system, climate control, synthetic leather upholstery, as well as a driver’s seat with 10 ways of electric adjustment, ventilation and massaging as standard.
Stepping up to the Exclusive brings a power tailgate, panoramic glass sunroof, rear privacy glass, a six-speaker sound system and a wireless phone charger.
All versions come with a tyre repair kit, besides the EV Exclusive which has a space-saver spare wheel.
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5’s interior essentially hinges around a large and prominently mounted 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system. It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There’s also an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster.
Elsewhere up there are two cupholders, covered and uncovered centre console storage, as well as a glovebox. The top-spec Exclusive gains a wireless phone charger.
In the second-row there are air vents mounted on the back of the centre console, a singular USB-A port, as well as a fold-down armrest with cupholders.
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 EV has a single, front-mounted electric motor that produces 150kW and 340Nm.
The REEV on the other hand is powered by a single, rear-mounted electric motor that produces 120kW and 240Nm.
It also has a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that acts as a generator and does not directly power the wheels.
| Forthing Taikon 5 Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exclusive Reev
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
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Luxury Reev
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
|
|
Exclusive Bev
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
|
|
Luxury Bev
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
|
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 has a five-seat configuration as standard. Black leather upholstery is standard across the line-up.
The driver’s seat has 10 ways of electric adjustability, as well as ventilation and a massage function.
The front passenger seat on the other hand has four ways of electric adjustability.
The rear seats are capable of folding in a 60:40 configuration.
| Forthing Taikon 5 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
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Exclusive Bev
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
—
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|
Luxury Reev
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.6L/100km
|
|
Exclusive Reev
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.5L Hybrid 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
4.6L/100km
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The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 has 480L of boot space with the rear seats upright, expanding to 1480L with them folded.
There is an underfloor section in the EV, but this is partially taken up by the space-saver spare wheel in the top-spec Exclusive version.
The REEV doesn’t have a proper underfloor section due to the rear-mounted electric motor.
| Forthing Taikon 5 Model | Body Type | Battery Capacity | Electric Range | Energy Consumption | Battery Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exclusive Bev
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Body Type: SUV | Battery Capacity: 64.40 kWh | Electric Range: 425 km | Energy Consumption: 16.5 kWh/100km |
Battery Warranty:
8 years / 200,000 km
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Exclusive Reev
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Body Type: SUV | Battery Capacity: 31.94 kWh | Electric Range: 200 km | Energy Consumption: 18.7 kWh/100km |
Battery Warranty:
8 years / 200,000 km
|
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 doesn’t have any official 0-100km/h sprint time or top speed figures.
The EV should be able to get to 100km/h in under 10 seconds, however the REEV may take longer than 10 seconds due to it having less power and being heavier.
Both versions of the Taikon 5 should be able to get to 150km/h.
The 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 EV has a 64.4kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that allows for up to 427km of WLTP-claimed range.
The REEV, on the other hand, has a smaller 31.2kWh LFP battery that allows for up to 170km of WLTP-claimed range. It also has a 43L fuel tank that allows for a combined WLTP total range of up to 937km.